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a
: a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men
b
: a distinctive robe worn by a professional or academic person
c
: a woman's dress
d(1)
(2)
e
: a coverall worn in an operating room
2
: the body of students and faculty of a college or university
rivalry between town and gown
gown
transitive verb
Examples of gown in a Sentence
The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
Recent Examples on the Web
At the Schiaparelli couture show in Paris, Kylie Jenner slipped into the label’s corseted pink gown—complete with a dramatic veil.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 June 2024
Tyla’s gown included rhinestone embellishments, as well.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 30 June 2024
Vogue published exclusive photos of the bride in her gown.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
Princess Diana’s iconic gowns and letters sell for $1.5 million-plus at Beverly Hills auction.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 June 2024
Tyla’s gown included rhinestone embellishments, as well.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 30 June 2024
Vogue published exclusive photos of the bride in her gown.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
Princess Diana’s iconic gowns and letters sell for $1.5 million-plus at Beverly Hills auction.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gown. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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gown
noun1
: an official robe worn especially by a judge, a member of the clergy, or a teacher
2
: a woman's dress
especially
: one suitable for afternoon or evening wear
3
: a loose robe (as a dressing gown or a nightgown)
gown
verb
gowned
adjective
ˈgau̇nd
Medical Definition
gown
noun
: a garment designed to be worn by health care professionals or patients such as:
a
: a sterile one-piece coverall worn by health care personnel especially during a medical procedure to prevent the dispersal of bodily fluids or infectious material : surgical gown
b
: a loose robe that is usually open in the back and is worn by patients in a medical facility (such as a hospital) : hospital gown
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